Nate Dunn M.S.

We Suck at Social Media

February 7, 2019February 28, 2019 Nate Dunn M.S.

We admit it, we’re pretty terrible at social media, so here’s where that admission leaves us.

Number 1: In general, we feel the less time we spend on social media, the more time we have for the other parts of life that matter most.

Low Carb Training: Should you do it?

December 23, 2018June 10, 2020 Nate Dunn M.S.

Training low-carb is one of the hottest topics in cycling but should you actually do it? Topics in this post include a rationale for carbs, current recommendations for carb intake, a rationale for restriction, periodized nutrition, and a few practical suggestions to apply to your training.

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Come Coach with Us

November 14, 2018December 4, 2018 Nate Dunn M.S.

We’re looking to expand our coaching team at Data Driven Athlete and would love to have you on board. If you’re interested in working with a dynamic coaching group always striving to improve and better meet the needs of clients, this opportunity might be a great fit.

What I’ve Learned: My Smartphone Makes me Dumber

October 10, 2018November 14, 2018 Nate Dunn M.S.

This past summer, on a recent family trip, I went without Wi-Fi or cell coverage for a full seven days. Camping in the dirt, eating S’mores, reading books, and not checking news or email once.

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Air Quality and Cycling: When to Ride, When to Stay Home

August 15, 2018July 6, 2020 Nate Dunn M.S.

When the air quality is poor should you stay home or ride your bike? This post offers some basic guidelines for making the right call on whether or not you should ride outdoors when the air quality is bad.

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How To Train for a Cycling Tour

June 4, 2018June 10, 2020 Nate Dunn M.S.

Check out this article for a detailed look at how to comprehensively prepare for an upcoming cycling tour. Topics include understanding the demands of your event, utilizing a calendar, riding with consistency, acclimating to the environment, and practicing your nutrition.

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Winning the Winston-Salem Classic: A Tale of Data and Tactics

June 1, 2018June 5, 2018 Nate Dunn M.S.

Coach Sam Bassetti recently returned from North Carolina where he picked up a huge win at the Winston-Salem Cycling Classic. In this post we’ll take an in-depth look at the horsepower and tactical savvy it takes to win one of the biggest races in the country.

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What I’ve Learned: Read More, Browse Less

May 1, 2018May 20, 2018 Nate Dunn M.S.

For most of my life reading has been a chore. I blame school. Book reports, essays, and multiple choice questions all turned reading into a means to an end. My “end” was ensuring my GPA stayed high enough so my parents wouldn’t stop paying for my car insurance. I always wanted to “read for fun”, school just seemed to make it impossible.

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Using RPE to get Stronger on the Bike

February 25, 2018June 10, 2020 Nate Dunn M.S.

Understanding the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) for your cycling is crucial in order to get a more complete picture of your training and racing on the bike. Topics in the post Training low-carb is one of the hottest topics in cycling but should you actually do it? Topics in this post include a rationale for carbs, current recommendations for carb intake, a rationale for restriction, periodized nutrition, and a few practical suggestions to apply to your training. Topics in this post include a brief introduction to RPE, the origin of the original RPE rating, connection to power based training zones, and a few practical suggestions on how to apply RPE in your training.

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Does Beet Juice Really Make You Faster on the Bike?

February 15, 2018June 10, 2020 Nate Dunn M.S.

Can beet juice actually make you faster on the bike? The short answer is yes. Topics in this post include an explanation of how beet juice works to improve performance, recommend dosage and timing, varying quality of beet juice products, road blocks to beet juice effectiveness, and practical recommendations for using beet juice in your training and racing.

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